A review by patrick_dale91
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for by Alison Bechdel

4.0

I really liked this! A soap opera following the lives of a number of mostly gay people from their late twenties into adulthood proper. You really attach to all of the characters, who have such rich personalities; and who can cause you to feel frustration, sympathy, sadness and hope all in equal measure. In particular, Bechdel captures the passing of time so well and all of her characters change in some way over the 20 or so year it was written. Even for this straight male, it's so relatable in how life changes, especially from late twenties to late thirties. I'm hoping there's some more to read- did she finish writing it in 2008?!?!